How severe is CVE-2021-32970?

CVE-2021-32970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-32970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32970?

CVE-2021-32970 primarily affects Moxa Nport Iaw5150a-6i/o Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32970?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-32970 published?

CVE-2021-32970 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32970

CVE-2021-32970 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Nport Iaw5150a-6i/o Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Moxa Nport Iaw5150a-6i/o Firmware
Published: 2022-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Data can be copied without validation in the built-in web server in Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O series firmware version 2.2 or earlier, which may allow a remote attacker to cause denial-of-service conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32970?: Data can be copied without validation in the built-in web server in Moxa NPort IAW5000A-I/O series firmware version 2.2 or earlier, which may allow a remote attacker to cause denial-of-service conditions.
How severe is CVE-2021-32970?: CVE-2021-32970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-32970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32970?: CVE-2021-32970 primarily affects Moxa Nport Iaw5150a-6i/o Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32970?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-32970 published?: CVE-2021-32970 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_iaw5150a-12i\/o_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_iaw5250a-6i\/o_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_iaw5250a-12i\/o_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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